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We are looking for colleagues who can teach academic writing through topic-specific interdisciplinary courses. The positions will be in the University Scholars Programme (USP), a premier undergraduate honours programme at the National University of Singapore, one of Asia's leading research universities.

The two posts are non-tenure track lecturerships, normally contracted for three years in the first instance and renewable indefinitely subject to good performance. The majority of courses to be taught will be the USP 'Writing and Critical Thinking (WCT)" modules, though appointees will also have the opportunity to develop and teach the occasional non-writing module in USP.

The normal teaching load is 2/2, and each WCT class, because of its intensity, is capped at 12 students. WCT courses are rigorous and intellectually engaging, and focus more on critical thinking than on the mechanics of composition. Classes are interdisciplinary and themed around a content area developed by the instructor, but with writing and critical thinking components that are consistent across all WCT courses.

Candidates should hold a PhD or be ABD with the expectation of completion by June 2011, and have prior experience teaching undergraduate argumentative writing. Disciplinary specialty is open, but we are especially interested in candidates who are active scholars in their fields, and who regard writing as foundational for academic success.

Remuneration and benefits are highly competitive.

We are looking for candidates who can begin in July 2011. Completed applications received by the 30th October 2010 will receive full consideration.

Interested applicants should submit their applications with a cover letter; a resume; and a statement of the principles that underlie their teaching. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide further information and to make a campus visit. Please send applications to uspbox24nus.edu.sg or by mail to the address below.

Further questions about the position should be directed to Professor John Richardson, Director, USP at uspbox24nus.edu.sg

More information about the USP and WCT can be found on the above website.